Beat The Holiday Rush: Ideal Driving Times For New Jersey Travelers

It's such an exciting time of year!

Your car is packed with suitcases, gifts are in the trunk, your gas tank is full and the coffee is still piping hot.

You pull out of your driveway with Christmas music blaring and your entire family singing along.

You're overly eager to get to your holiday destination, but as soon as you hit the Turnpike it's bumper-to-bumper traffic.

NOOOO!!!

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There are certain times that are best for you not to be on the roads, while there are also specific times that make for a better driving experience.

So what are the best and worst times to travel this holiday season to be driving in New Jersey?

A record number of people are expected to hit the roads this year with AAA saying that 90 percent of those heading out of town for the holidays will drive to their destinations.

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Patch provided a list of the best and worst travel times provided by Auto Club and INRIX and here's what they said...

Best and Worst Travel Times for New Jersey Drivers This Holiday Season

• Thursday, Dec. 19: 3-8 p.m. (worst) and before 11 a.m. (best)
• Friday, Dec. 20: 1-8 p.m. (worst) and before 11 a.m. (best)
• Saturday, Dec. 21: 4-8 p.m. (worst) and before 2 p.m. (best)
• Sunday, Dec. 22: 3-8 p.m. (worst) and before noon (best)
• Monday, Dec. 23: 1-6 p.m. (worst) and before 11 a.m.(best)
• Tuesday, Dec. 24: Minimal traffic impact expected
• Wednesday, Dec. 25: Minimal traffic impact expected
• Thursday, Dec. 26: 12-5 p.m. (worst) and before 11 a.m. (best)
• Friday, Dec. 27: 3-7 p.m. (worst) and before 2 p.m. (best)
• Saturday, Dec. 28: 1:30-7 p.m. (worst) and before 2 p.m. (best)
• Sunday, Dec. 29: 12-6 p.m. (worst) and before 11 a.m. (best)
• Monday, Dec. 30: 5-7 p.m. (worst) and before 2 p.m. (best)
• Tuesday, Dec. 31: Minimal traffic impact expected
• Wednesday, Jan. 1: Minimal traffic impact expected
• Thursday, Jan. 2: 4-8 p.m. (worst) and before 3 p.m. (best)

Wishing you and your family safe travels this holiday season!